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Everything You Need to Know About the Practical Implications of DOMA's Repeal

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On June 26th, the Supreme Court declared Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage
Act (DOMA), unconstitutional. Under Section 3 of the law, marriage was
explicitly confined to unions between men and women.

Join the BBA’s Diversity & Inclusion and Civil
Rights & Civil Liberties Sections for a panel discussion about the
practical, real life implications facing same-sex couples following the United States v. Windsor decision. The program will offer tips and recommendations
for navigating the changing legal landscape as federal marriage benefits
and protections are now legally granted to all married couples in
in states that recognize same-sex marriage. Learn practical implications for
in-state and out-of-state same-sex marriages that you can use to advise your
clients.